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Ep 1419 - Epsom introduces significant changes to turn Derby day around
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by Racing TV’s Lydia Hislop. First off though we hear from Nick who is in conversation with Andrew Cooper, Clerk of the Course at Epsom, who has news of significant changes that are to be made for the 2026 Betfred Epsom Derby Festival, including a significant increase in prize money and an obvious focus on customer experience. This links into Lydia’s interview with Lord Allen earlier in the week and Charlotte asks what Lydia made of his responses. Then we look ahead to Cheltenham tomorrow and are joined by Gavin Sheehan and Chris Gordon, who speak about their chances and finally Lydia provides an update on point point trainer Joe O’Shea and Jockey Aidan Keeley, both of whom have landed themselves in hot water.
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Ep 1418 - What next in Boudot case?
Nick is joined by Jane Mangan for a look at today's racing news. First today, Adrien Cugnasse follows upon his own breaking story from Jour de Galop on the latest in the case of Pierre Charles Boudot, the former French Champion jockey indicted for rape over four years ago. Also on today's show, Nick - in Hong Kong - talks to Francis Graffard about his runners in the HKIR on Sunday, while Nick and Jane reflect on Ryan Moore's triumph in the International Jockeys' Championship. Plus, David Pipe on waiting some more for stable star Windbeneathmywings, and Harry Derham on the surprise package that is One Horse Town, engaged at Cheltenham this weekend. David Yates catches up with Charlie McCarthy regarding the small holdup that will prevent Kopek des Bordes running at Christmas.
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Ep 1417 - Lord Allen sets out agenda for change in Gimcrack interview
Nick is joined by David Yates to discuss the latest from around the racing world. Today, Nick takes the unusual step of playing the entirety of the industry speech at the Gimcrack dinner last night, which came in the form of Lydia Hislop interviewing BHA Chair Lord Allen. Also on today's show, the PJA's Dale Gibson lets rip at the Jockey Club for their failure to deliver on weighing room refurbishment deadlines, while - in Hong Kong - Nick talks to both Ryan Moore and Winfred Engelbrecht Bresges and JA McGrath gives his perspective on this week's big International fixture. Plus, trainer Jamie Snowden shares his hopes for two runners in this weekend's December Gold Cup.
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Ep 1416 - John Hunt on The Hunt Family Fund
Nick talks to BBC commentator John Hunt about The Hunt Family Fund, established in memory of his wife Carol and daughters Louise and Hannah, who were killed last July. John speaks about his hopes - and those of his daughter Amy - for the Fund, and how it seeks to support vulnerable women affected by domestic violence. He talks about the extraordinary strength and warmth of his family, how he and Amy support one another, his sense of Home, and his return to work. The first major fundraiser takes place at Cheltenham this week, and the silent auction - with some fabulous prizes - can be accessed at https://bidaid.com/auction/HFF. Also on today's show, Lee Mottershead talks about exposing black market bookmaker Haydon Simcock, who has today received a prison sentence and a £290,000 fine. Plus, Dan Barber has the Timeform perspective on which is the best novice hurdler in Britain, while - in association with Weatherbys - bloodstock and racing manager Paul Curran gives us insight into the future of Yulong as it rebrands as Ace Stud.
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Ep 1415 - Elliott fightback gets real
Nick is joined by ITV broadcaster Rishi Persad to discuss the latest from around the racing world. First up today, trainer Gordon Elliott reflects on another weekend of plenty, with another four-timer, headed by Found a Fifty's eclipse of the much vaunted Majborough. Also on today's show, Charlie Deutsch describes how Djelo won the Peterborough Chase, and how it might kick start his season. Nick brings you this show from Hong Kong, where he catches up with trainer David Hayes ahead of Ka Ying Rising's bid for another elite level success at the HKIR this Sunday, while Widden'd Antony Thompson, Chair of Aushorse talks to Nick about the Investors Guide to Australian racing and the upcoming yearling sales - Link: https://investorsguide.aushorse.com.au
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